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Mental Health Awareness Month is here, and this time, we’re focusing on something crucial: mental health at work.

In our society, jobs are not merely paychecks, right? They are a part of our identities and our social standing (after all, haven’t we all heard “Sharmaji ka beta kya kar raha hai?”). We pour our time, energy, and passion into our work, constantly chasing excellence and recognition.

(Remember that iconic line: “Success ke peeche mat bhaago, excellence ka peecha karo, success jhak maarke tumhare peeche ayegi.”)

However, in this intense pursuit of excellence, mental well-being ko peeche chod gye hum kya?

In this cycle of constant pressure to excel, have we forgotten how to pause, reflect, and recharge?

The modern workplace is a whirlwind of challenges like staff cutbacks, insane deadlines, tough bosses, and never-ending competition. So, what’s the most important skill in this storm? Passion? Motivation? Intelligence? Sure, they all matter, but today, we want to spotlight one superpower that often gets overlooked: Emotional Resilience. And not just on an individual level, but within teams. Let’s dive in.

What Is Emotional Resilience?

Imagine this: An employee is constantly thrown into high-pressure situations, yet they adapt, stay calm, and keep moving forward. That’s emotional resilience—our ability to bend without breaking, to bounce back from setbacks, and to keep our cool when the pressure is on. Because let's face it, stress isn’t going anywhere.

The good news? Resilience isn’t just reserved for a lucky few. It’s a skill anyone can develop, and with practice, we can all strengthen it. For professionals, emotional resilience is gold; it helps us navigate stressful situations, manage our emotions, and grow both personally and professionally.

How Can We Build Emotional Resilience?

So, if resilience can be developed, you might be wondering—how do we do that?

One of my favourite things to say is: “We start where we are.”

Here are five (5) strategies to get started:

Journey with SafeStories

Building Emotionally Resilient Teams

At SafeStories, we’ve been on our own journey of building a resilient, emotionally aware workplace, and we want to share some key traits of emotionally resilient teams with you.

1. Reflective Skills: At SafeStories, we encourage reflection—on our experiences, actions, and emotions. This helps us learn and grow continuously.
2. Emotional Intelligence: We value emotional intelligence as much as technical skills. Knowing how to navigate our emotions and those of others fosters a stronger, more empathetic team.
3. Social Confidence: Our teams thrive on open communication, assertiveness, and conflict resolution skills. Being able to voice concerns without fear is vital for resilience.
4. Social Support: A strong support network within the workplace helps us all bounce back faster. When we care for each other, we create a safety net.

Helping You Build Emotionally Resilient Teams:

SafeStories x Instagram: Instagram India approached us for the role of a panelist in one of the online programs that talked about bullying, trolling faced by content creators.

SafeStories x Maybelline: A brilliantly thought out initiative which focused on delivering trainings to college students (IIT Roorkee, IMT Ghaziabad, IIFT Delhi , Ramjas, St. Stephens & other DU colleges) PAN India on how to be there for a peer/friend.

SafeStories x Suhana: Our workshop on 'Enhancing well-being' was designed to build knowledge and skills to support self and others during Covid -19. Our team did an in-depth assessment of Suhana's a very popular FMCG brand and identified their employees' concerns and strengths.

Are you looking to build emotionally resilient teams?

Reach out to us now :)

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